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EASY Layered Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

I received PEEPS in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.

Easter holds many memories for me including My First PEEPS Moment, back when the only colors available were yellow, pink and white Since then, I have loved the delicious marshmallow chicks and bunnies. I’m not alone, PEEPS is America’s Most Loved Easter Candy.

We have not just eaten PEEPS, we’ve made a #DIY Mason Jar PEEPS Easter Basket Craft

easter mason jar with peeps

Used them to make any season S’mores in a Jar season!

Halloween S'mores in a Jar #Halloween #Spooktacular

And so much more.

Now, that we’ve come full circle and we’re back to the Easter season, where candy connoisseurs at Just Born Quality Confections have been busy making Easter candy to fill Easter baskets across the country, providing a variety of PEEPS® colors, flavors, and shapes for every PEEPSONALITY® in America–not to mention getting ready to deliver someone’s FIRST PEEPS MOMENT, we were tasked with crafting something with PEEPS.

PEEPS® are not only known for their sweet taste, but they are also perfect for crafting! Any crafting guru already knows that color is key.  Check out some of our own craft ideas at marshmallowpeeps.com.

I tried to talk the kiddos into making a PEEPS Wreath for our door. They whined because “we can’t eat glue, Mom!” and “They’ll be too stale and yucky!” They had a point.

EASY Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Then my friend, Briana, called out a challenge for PEEPS layered Rice Krispie Treats. Then my PEEPS arrived and I remembered there were flavors! Flavors like blue raspberry, sour watermelon, and orange delight!!

Miss M organized the colors…and being SPRING, PEEPS has plenty of Spring Colors!

Easter PEEPS

We greased an 8×8 pan.

Miss M is started making the layers, adding one 3-ounce package of PEEPS and 1 Tablespoon of butter to a bowl and cooking in the microwave for 45 seconds.  Then stir in 1-1/2 cups of Rice Krispies.

She decided then that she wanted to visit, so she moved to the stovetop so she could stir and talk.

peeps melting on the stove

 It smelled so delicious the neighbor came over to see what we were making. We didn’t offer to share!

We just kept melting, stirring, and layering.

It was so worth it because look how stunning they came out.

PEEPS Layered Rice Krispie Treats

They are so yummy! The blue raspberry was a little overwhelming when they were warm, but once they cooled completely the taste was fantastic!

Here’s the EASY PEEPS Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe we used:

PEEPS Layered Rice Krispie Treats

PEEPS Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Servings: Approximately 9 squares

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz. packages of Peeps, in all your favorite colors
  • 1 Tablespoon (15g) butter for each 3 oz. package of PEEPS
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract per 3 oz. package of PEEPS (optional)
  • 1-1/2 cups (150g) Rice Krispies per 3 oz. package of PEEPS

PEEPS Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe:

Foil line and grease an 8″x8″ pan.
Add one package of PEEPS to a microwave-safe bowl with high sides, and 1 Tablespoon butter.
Microwave on high for 45 seconds.
(You can also melt the PEEPS and 1 Tbsp. butter on the stovetop if you prefer).
Stir Peeps until smooth, add vanilla (optional), and then add 1-1/2 cups Rice Krispies
Stir until cereal is well coated and press into the bottom of the pan

EASY Layered Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

 

EASY Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

EASY Layered Rice Krispie Treats

Yield: 9
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Discover the ultimate dessert delight! Get ready for a sweet adventure with our EASY Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. packages of Peeps, in all your favorite colors
  • 1 Tablespoon (15g) butter for each 3 oz. package of PEEPS
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract per 3 oz. package of PEEPS (optional)
  • 1-1/2 cups (150g) Rice Krispies per 3 oz. package of PEEPS

Instructions

  1. Foil line and grease an 8"x8" pan.
  2. Add one package of PEEPS to a microwave-safe bowl with high sides, and 1 Tablespoon (15g) of butter.
  3. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Alternatively, you can melt the PEEPS and 1 Tbsp. (15g) of butter on the stovetop if you prefer.
  4. Stir the Peeps until smooth. If desired, add 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) of vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Add 1-1/2 cups (150g) of Rice Krispies to the melted Peeps mixture. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased pan.
  7. Allow it to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
  8. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • Experiment with different Peeps colors for a vibrant and visually appealing treat.
  • You can customize the flavor by adding extracts like almond or lemon in place of vanilla.
  • For a decorative touch, add extra Peeps on top of the treats before they fully set.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g

The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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EASY Layered Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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